From Jessi Brown, Government Teacher: The annual Advocacy and Activism Fair showcased projects presented by 12th Grade students in Government class. The advocacy and activism project is an assignment where the students take the initiative to learn about and act on a major world problem they care about.

At the beginning of the school year, 11th and 12th Grade students can volunteer to be mentors to a middle school student. Grauer's mentoring program provides opportunities for peer role modeling from the older students and friendship for the younger students.

The Visual & Performing Arts Department presented their High School Theatre & Visual Arts Café Night on November 18. The Theatre performances featured dramatic scenes and monologues from plays, films, and television shows. Visual Arts projects were displayed in the Art Room during the event.

The Environmental Science class completed four delicious fall recipes using sweet potatoes grown in the Grauer Garden, which was the culmination of a Harvest-to-Kitchen project that took place over the last 6 months.

Two teams of Grauer students participated in the 24th annual Mathematical Contest in Modeling, where students work in teams to solve a problem of real-world mathematical significance. They then explain their methods and results in a paper which is submitted to judges for evaluation.

Dana Abplanalp-Diggs passed on the Golden Shovel to Trevor Olson. Dana said, "I want to honor the work that Trevor invests as a teacher, coach, Athletic Director, and tremendous supporter of our students. Thank you for all of the time, energy, and love you share every day!"

The Grauer High School ASB held a Food Drive for The San Diego Food Bank. They collected an impressive total of 349 pounds of donated food, which provides approximately 235 meals to the Food Bank!

Congratulations to Kiran G. '25 for running another personal best in the Division 5 CIF Cross Country Final, representing The Grauer School and Horizon Prep.

Grauer’s Girl Rising Club collected a carload of donations including baby items, diapers, and school supplies to help Afghan refugees, which will be distributed through the IRC (International Rescue Committee).